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Unincorporated Placer CountyUnincorporated Nevada CountyTown of Truckee

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Applicable Fire Code Code Sections as adopted and amended by TFPD Local Ordinance 2025:

1203.1.3 Installation. Emergency power systems and standby power systems shall be installed in accordance with the California Building Code, NFPA 70, NFPA 110 and NFPA 111. Where emergency or standby power is provided at a structure, an electrical shunt trip/switch shall be provided in accordance with Section 509.2.1.

509.2.1 Electrical Shunt Trip / Switch. New structures and remodeled structures shall be provided with a remote main power electrical shunt switch in an approved location where any of the following conditions occur: The main power disconnect switch is located on the interior of a building, the main power disconnect switch is inaccessible to fire department personnel due to location or to climatic conditions, or the facility is equipped with multiple electrical sources, such as fuel cells, ESS, generators or solar photovoltaic systems.

Exception: Facilities where the Fire Code Official determines the electrical shunt trip/switch is not required. The remote main power electrical shunt trip/switch shall be hard wired to all power sources. The electrical shunt trip/switch shall be installed on the exterior of the building in an location approved by the Fire Code Official and protected from the elements. The electrical shunt trip/switch shall have an approved, permanent, weatherproof sign which states “MAIN POWER SHUNT TRIP/SWITCH”.

"Gas Meter Shut Off" Placards must be displayed above the meter facing the driveway/roadway, if possible.

605.8.1 Protection of meters, regulators and piping. Above-ground meters, regulators, secondary regulator and piping supplying fuel to fuel-fired appliances shall comply with the following:

Meters, regulators and piping subject to vehicular damage shall be protected by a barrier in accordance with Section 312.
New meter installations shall be as close as practical to the building wall and located at the gable end of the building or under an engineered deck.
A protective cover shall be installed over meters, regulators and piping. The protective cover shall comply witht the following:
1. The protective cover shall be capable of supporting the design snow load over the meter and piping assembly.
2. The protective cover shall meet the approval by the fuel supplier.
3. The protective cover shall allow ready access to the gas meter and piping.
4. Where the protective cover encloses the meter and piping assembly on all sides, an approved removable panel shall be provided which can be removed without the use of tools at the front of the protective cover.
  - Exception: The Southwest Gas standard is an acceptable alternative for the protective cover, provided the cover also complies with Item 3.4.

1203.7 Protection from horizontal impact. Fuel piping to generators shall be protected from damage where underground fuel piping extends above ground and is located in an area subject to the horizontal movement of snow. The barrier or method of protection shall be approved by the Fire Code Official.

CFC Section 312 Vehicle impact protection required by this code shall be provided by posts that comply with Section 312.2 or by other approved physical barriers that comply with Section 312.3.

312.2 Guard posts shall comply with all of the following requirements:

Constructed of steel not less than 4 inches and concrete filled.
Spaced not more than 4 feet between posts on center.
Set not less than 3 feet deep in a concrete footing of not less than a 15-inch diameter.
Set with the top of the posts not less than 3 feet above ground.
Located not less than 3 feet from the protected object.

312.3 Barriers, other than posts specified in Section 312.2, that are designed to resist, deflect or visually deter vehicular impact commensurate with an anticipated impact scenario shall be permitted where approved.

NFPA 704 Placards must be displayed which indicate associated hazards.

NFPA 704 provides a simple, readily recognized, easily understood system for identifying the specific hazards of a material and the severity of the hazard that would occur during an emergency response in a fixed facility. The system addresses the health, flammability, instability, and special hazards presented from short‐term, acute exposures that could occur because of a fire, spill, or similar emergency involving the materials present.

By signing below, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the above requirements and applicable code sections.*

Check each box to ensure you have read and understand all the requirements prior to submitting your plans:*

Plan review turnaround is typically 7-14 business days (excluding holidays) from the date plan review fees are paid and complete submittal has been received. Once your review is complete, we will contact you via email.If any of the requirements are missing, plans will not be approved and will be subject to resubmittals and resubmittal fees. All resubmittals may trigger a new 14 business day turnaround (excluding holidays).Plans must be submitted below.A site plan showing location of the generator, structure elevations, power disconnect, shunt trip and the location of an axillary power disconnect and signage.Cut sheets / manufacturer's installation manual for the generator.

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